46 CFR 194.20-17 - Compressed gases.

Code of Federal Regulations - Title 46: Shipping (December 2005)

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Code of Federal Regulations - Title 49: Transportation - 49 CFR 173.301 - General requirements for shipment of compressed gases in cylinders and spherical pressure vessels.

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TITLE 46 - SHIPPING

CHAPTER I - COAST GUARD, DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

SUBCHAPTER U - OCEANOGRAPHIC RESEARCH VESSELS

PART 194 - HANDLING, USE, AND CONTROL OF EXPLOSIVES AND OTHER HAZARDOUS MATERIALS

194.20 - 17 - Compressed gases.

  (a) Nonflammable compressed gases (excluding oxygen) may be securely stowed in the storeroom: Provided, That no more than eight (8) cylinders total are stowed simultaneously in the same chemical storeroom.

  (b) Flammable compressed gases and oxygen shall be stowed in accordance with 49 CFR part 176, subpart H.

  (c) Compressed gas cylinders shall have valve protection in accordance with 49 CFR 173.301(g) and shall be safely stowed in a vertical position in suitable racks.

[CGFR 6783, 33 FR 1151, Jan. 27, 1968, as amended by CGD 86033, 53 FR 36027, Sept. 16, 1988]